After Gu Songhan left, Jiang Segu went to talk to Yin Muzhi.
She got straight to the point: "Elder cousin, I know that you came to the capital for a similar reason as my cousin did last time. I also know that when Grandmother asked you to come, she must have told you not to tell me too much, so I won't ask any more questions."
My older cousin is a smart woman; she must know the current situation of the Yin family. As the eldest daughter of the Yin family, she shouldn't be seeking refuge in the capital when the Yin family is in its most difficult time..."
Yin Muzhi's hand trembled slightly as she held the teacup, but she said nothing.
Jiang Segu continued, "Big Cousin, if I offered to take you back, would you be willing?"
willing!
She's willing!
She was willing to stay with the Yin family through thick and thin!
But... thinking of her grandmother's expectant eyes and her mother's resolute gaze, Yin Muzhi suppressed the impulse in her heart.
"Azi, why do you have so many worries at such a young age! With the three uncles working together, the Yin family is gradually returning to its former prosperity. Don't worry about things that are about to happen!"
Besides, in Azi's eyes, is that the kind of person who is afraid of death?
I didn't come here to escape any trouble; it's just that my grandmother was worried, so she sent me! You don't know, my younger sisters even cried because they couldn't come to the capital!"
Yin Muzhi spoke in a relaxed tone and had a smile on her face, as if nothing had really happened to the Yin family and that she hadn't come here to seek refuge!
Jiang Segu lowered his eyes. "I don't blame you for not wanting to open up to me, but I want to tell you my guesses and plans."
The Yin family is declining day by day; I don't believe my eldest cousin has no suspicions whatsoever. Including the time my fourth aunt was divorced after coming to the capital, my eldest cousin probably doesn't know about that!
Yin Muzhi blinked. "You know the reason?"
"I'm just guessing, maybe my maternal grandmother wanted the news of my fourth aunt's divorce to spread throughout the capital..."
The story of a younger sister-in-law from the bride's family who failed to seduce her older sister's dowry and was instead shunned by her husband's family is a popular topic of conversation among the people.
"Why? My grandmother always said that family scandals should not be aired in public, so why would she do this?"
"Only by doing this can we ensure the safety of my fourth aunt and perhaps even preserve the last drop of blood in the Yin family."
Yin Muzhi was an unmarried girl, and it took her a while to react to Jiang Segu's words.
"You mean your fourth aunt is pregnant?"
But she had no idea how her cousin Azi knew.
Jiang Segu nodded, "Pregnant women are different from ordinary people in terms of physique and daily behavior. If you observe carefully, you will find that your fourth aunt's hands are always unconsciously protecting her lower abdomen."
Of course, I didn't discover this myself; it was my Aunt Lan who reminded me. Considering the current situation of the Yin family and my fourth aunt's personality, it wasn't hard to deduce that she was pregnant!
Yin Muzhi felt as if a weight had been lifted from her heart, and she pressed Jiang Segu for an answer, "Then why do you think the Yin family suddenly suffered all sorts of unexpected events?"
Jiang Segu did not answer her directly, but asked, "Does eldest cousin know who the Yin family has been working for all these years?"
For whom do we work?
Isn't it so that my family can live a better life that I work hard to earn money?
Yin Muzhi finally came to her senses. If that were all, the Yin family's wealth would have been enough for several generations to live comfortably!
"Does Cousin Azi know?"
Jiang Segu still didn't answer her question, "Who do you think is the person who can mobilize so many merchants to be an enemy of the Yin family, Big Cousin?"
Who could it be?
Who could quietly mobilize so many merchants to become enemies of the Yin family? Even the Bao family, the leading family in southern Zhejiang, has directly clashed with the Yin family!
Who is it?
Who could possibly order the canal gang to do this, seizing so many of the Yin family's cargo ships, including Fourth Uncle's!
Who is pulling the strings behind all of this?
The Yin family has always adhered to the principle of "harmony brings wealth" in business. They would rather not do business than not befriend others, which is why they were able to expand their business to the Southern Zhou Dynasty and become a family favored by the emperor of the Southern Zhou.
So, who stabbed the Yin family in the back?
Yin Muzhi's eyes widened suddenly.
behind!
The people behind the Yin family!
Those who serve the Yin family!
She broke out in goosebumps all over her body, and a chill ran through her.
The Yin family worked for him, but that person wanted to suppress the Yin family!
What on earth is this person thinking?!
Seeing this, Jiang Segu slowly told Yin Muzhi that the person behind the Yin family was the emperor of Northern Wei, and also explained why this was the case.
Jiang Segu naturally attributed all the knowledge she had to have to Gu Songhan.
After hearing this, Yin Muheng was shocked and remained speechless for a long time.
The Yin family has been accumulating wealth for the royal family for generations, never harboring any disloyalty, and never participating in any court struggles. Yet, because of that ridiculous fear and suspicion, someone ordered that the Yin family's path to survival be cut off!
How ironic!
How tragic!
How innocent the Yin family is!
My grandfather and father died such a pointless death!
Yin Muzhi's tears fell drop by drop, but her voice was surprisingly calm.
"Were the deaths of my grandfather and father also orchestrated by that person?"
Jiang Segu nodded.
"Since Cousin Azi knows everything and has come to see me, does she have some kind of plan?"
"I have already sent word to my maternal grandmother and several uncles. They thought that showing weakness would make that person let the Yin family off the hook, but how could someone who could kill his father and brother let the Yin family off so easily just because the Yin family showed weakness?"
I thought we should fight to the death and show that the reason why our Yin family has been the purse strings for the Northern Wei royal family for so many years is that we are no ordinary people!
Even if they ultimately couldn't escape their fate, they wouldn't be cowardly; they would have face to show when they met their ancestors!
Yin Muzhi was thrilled by what she heard.
That's how it should be!
The Yin family is never afraid of difficulties, and they would never back down when faced with a problem!
She shouldn't have listened to her mother's advice and gone to hide in the capital!
Although she is not in Baoding, the rest of the Yin family are still here!
The playboy from the Xie family specifically requested her. If he knew she was no longer in Baoding, who knows how he would deal with the Yin family.
Although she was a woman and lacked business acumen, she was still able to share the burdens of the Yin family.
Yin Muzhi wiped away her tears and told Jiang Segu about how the playboy from the Xie family had taken a liking to her and unilaterally announced their wedding date. She also told him about some aspects of the Xie family.
"Is my older cousin going to marry that playboy from the Xie family?!"
Yin Muzhi nodded, "Right now, only the Xie family can rival the Bao family. Since the Yin family wants to make a comeback, it must need allies and helpers! If I marry Xie Chengqi, the Xie family and the Yin family will naturally be tied together!"
The third young mistress of the Xie family was a daughter of the Ning family, a powerful clan in the grain transport guild. Relying on this connection, even if it meant losing those cargo ships, she would at least show some consideration and quietly release her fourth uncle!
Jiang Segu clearly disagreed with this matter. Putting aside whether the Xie family would help the Yin family, she did not approve of Yin Muzhi sacrificing herself!
But before she could even speak, Jing's mother arrived...
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